New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha that 24 nuclear power reactors are currently operational across Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Karnataka, with a combined capacity of 8,180 MW. The details of the number of nuclear power plants operational in various States/locations in the country are given below.   State Location Unit Capacity (MW) Maharashtra Tarapur TAPS-1 160 TAPS-2 160 T...Read More

New Delhi: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has recommended that the government explore the establishment of satellite financial innovation zones or fintech clusters in other major cities, while prioritizing the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at GIFT City in Gujarat as the central hub. In a report tabled in the Lok Sabha on Monday, the panel, chaired by senior BJP leader Bhartruhari Mahtab, pointed to the rising need for specialized financial services and suggeste...Read More

New Delhi: Congress Member of Parliament from the Rajya Sabha and Gujarat Pradesh Congress President Shaktisinh Gohil has been re-elected to the newly formed Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament, which will come into effect from May 1, 2025. According to an official press release, Gohil has consistently represented the PAC for the past five years, which is considered one of the most important constitutional committees in Parliament. Additionally, Gohil has also served as the convener o...Read More

New Delhi: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, recently passed by India's Parliament, introduces significant changes to the management and oversight of waqf properties—charitable endowments under Islamic law. Here are some myths and facts about the bill: Myth 1: Will Waqf properties be revoked? Fact: No property that is registered under Waqf Act, 1995, prior to commencement of Waqf Act, 1995, as waqf will be revoked. Explanation: - Once a property is declared waqf, it is meant to ...Read More

New Delhi: The Deendayal Port Authority (Kandla) is set for a major capacity expansion with an investment of approximately ₹57,000 crore, aimed at enhancing trade operations and integrating with global supply chains, the Union government stated today. As per a reply by the Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, to a question in the Lok Sabha during the ongoing Parliament session, the expansion includes the development of a new Smart Port at Kandla. A new Smart P...Read More

New Delhi: The Government of India in a reply in Rajya Sabha shared the details of a series of measures it has taken to combat the rising threat of drug trafficking. These steps include the establishment of enhanced coordination mechanisms, specialized task forces, and the expansion of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) to address the growing challenge posed by illicit drugs. New Coordination Mechanisms and Task Forces To strengthen the coordination between central and state agencies, the ...Read More

New Delhi: A total of 757 individuals were arrested in Gujarat in 2024 under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS), the Union Government said in Lok Sabha today, quoting provisional data from the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). In a reply to a question during the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament, Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary stated: No Study/ Surveyhas been conducted specifically regarding the movement and smuggling of narcotic subs...Read More

New Delhi: The Union Government today stated that there are 22 National Highway projects under construction in the state of Gujarat, which are slated to be completed by the end of FY 2024-25. It is also noteworthy that 9 of these highway projects faced delays due to land acquisition issues. Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Jairam Gadkari, in response to a question in the Lok Sabha during the ongoing winter session of Parliament, shared this information. In a reply Gadka...Read More

New Delhi: As of October 31, 2024, over 35.8 crore Ayushman cards have been created under the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) nationwide, providing access to affordable healthcare for millions across the country. Among these, the total number of Ayushman cards issued in Gujarat over the last three years is 1,77,00,032. In Gujarat, the scheme has shown significant progress, with a steady increase in the number of cards issued over the past three years. A total of ...Read More